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Practical China Travel Guides

Practical China travel guides for visas, payments, apps, internet, trains, metro, airport transfers, and everyday logistics.

Updated September 27, 2026 2 min read FreeTripGuide Editorial

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Use these guides to solve the practical systems that most often create friction for first-time visitors: entry, payments, apps, connectivity, and transport.

Visa & entry

China Visa and Entry Guide for TouristsChina 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit GuideCan I Visit China Without a Visa?China Arrival Card and Customs Guide

Payments

How to Pay in China as a ForeignerLearn how foreign visitors can prepare payments in China, including Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, cash backups, setup steps, and troubleshooting.How to Set Up Alipay for Tourists in ChinaHow to Use WeChat Pay as a Tourist in ChinaCan You Use Cash in China?Why Your Payment App Fails in China and How to Fix It

Apps & internet

Essential China Travel Apps for Foreign TouristsPrepare essential China travel apps for payments, maps, translation, ride-hailing, trains, hotels, messaging, and internet before your trip.China eSIM, SIM Card or Roaming: Which Is Best?Internet in China for Tourists: What Works and What Doesn’tHow to Use Didi in China as a ForeignerBest Map and Translation Apps for China Travel

Transport

China Transportation Guide for TouristsCompare high-speed rail, flights, metro, taxis, and ride-hailing for China travel, with practical transfer and station-planning tips.How to Buy China High-Speed Train TicketsChina High-Speed Rail Guide: Seats, Stations, Luggage and BoardingHow to Use Metro Systems in ChinaChina Airport Transfer Guide: Taxi, Metro, Train or Ride-Hailing

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Practical English travel guidance for international visitors. High-change information is reviewed against official or first-party sources and should be rechecked for your exact travel dates.